Masque Milano

Russian Tea

Name: Russian Tea
Brand: Masque Milano
Price: 150.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$150

Description

Masque Milano Russian Tea Eau de Parfum transports you to a winter Russian tea ceremony by a crackling campfire, where crisp mint and tart raspberry mingle with sharp black pepper in an invigorating opening. The heart unfolds into a smoky black tea accord enriched by magnolia's floral elegance and immortelle's honeyed warmth, evoking caravans laden with leather and birchwood. The base settles into a resinous embrace of leather, incense, and labdanum, balancing dark smokiness with subtle fruity sweetness for an airy yet mysterious depth. This unisex gem captivates with its journey from cold freshness to warm, contemplative allure. Created by Julien Rasquinet for unisex.

Scent Profile

Aromatic

Spicy

Smoky

Leathery

Woody

Notes

Top Notes

Mint

Black Pepper

Raspberry

Middle Notes

Black Tea

Magnolia

Immortelle

Base Notes

Leather

Incense

Birchwood

Cistus-Labdanum

About Masque Milano

Masque Milano is an Italian niche fragrance house founded in 2010 by Alessandro Brun and Riccardo Tedeschi, drawing inspiration from the Italian tradition of musical opera where each perfume represents an 'act' or 'scene' in an olfactory narrative. The brand stands out by collaborating with promising perfumers, crediting them prominently on bottles, and emphasizing artisanal 'Made in Italy' craftsmanship from custom glass in Parma to packaging near Milan. Their philosophy—passionate, sincere, ethical, and bold—targets connoisseurs seeking innovative, story-driven scents that evoke emotions and memories through unique compositions.

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Perfumer

Julien Rasquinet

Julien Rasquinet is a French perfumer trained under Pierre Bourdon, known for his imaginative and textural style that blends classic French technique with modern daring. Since launching his career in the early 2000s, he has created acclaimed fragrances for houses such as Amouage, Frederic Malle, Masque Milano, and Naomi Goodsir, often praised for their depth, elegance, and artistic boldness.

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Reviews

3.9

Good17 reviews

Luckyscent

3.9/5 • 17 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers rave about Russian Tea's unique smoky black tea and leather profile, praising its realistic tea note, complex development, and strong longevity of 8-12+ hours. Many highlight the invigorating mint-raspberry opening evolving into a harmonious, campfire-inspired drydown, though some find the initial mint medicinal or synthetic. Overall, it's celebrated as a sophisticated, autumn-winter unisex scent with moderate projection.

Pros

Performance excellence: Exceptional longevity of 10-12+ hours with moderate to strong projection and sillage, leaving a noticeable trail without overwhelming.

Versatile appeal: Excels in cool autumn and winter evenings or contemplative settings, evoking cozy tea rituals and rugged outdoor vibes.

Quality composition: Reviewers commend the realistic black tea, distinct smoky leather, and harmonious blend of mint, raspberry, and immortelle for high-class sophistication.

Cons

Specific limitation: Opening mint can feel medicinal, toothpaste-like, or synthetic to some, creating an astringent or motor oil vibe on certain skins.

Situational drawback: Less ideal for warm weather or casual daytime wear due to its dark, smoky intensity; raspberry and tea may not emerge strongly on all.

Comparisons

Similar to Lapsang Souchong tea infusions: Mirrors the smoky, tarry black tea with campfire birchwood, but adds minty freshness and leather depth.

Reminds reviewers of leather-bound books by a fire: Shares woody-resinous warmth with incense-forward scents, but stands out with unique tea-mint-raspberry twist.